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| Common names: | Tarwood (English) |
| Description: | Description as for the genus. |
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| Derivation of specific name: | alata: winged, referring to the rhachis. |
| Flowering time: | Nov-Feb |
| Worldwide distribution: | South Africa (Cape Province to KwaZulu-Natal). |
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| Insects associated with this species: | |
| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
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